Dr. Carmen Calfa, MD, MS, is a notable breast medical oncologist and Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where she serves as Associate Director of Community Outreach and Medical Co‑Director of the Survivorship Cancer Program at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. She completed her MD in Romania before completing residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami. Board‑certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology, Dr. Calfa provides comprehensive cancer care across Miami and Plantation, offering both in-person and telehealth consultations in English, Spanish, and Romanian.
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Research papers · PubMed
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Recognized for
Medical oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Background
Education
Medical school
University of Medicine & Pharmacy, Târgu‑Mureș, Romania
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
Fellowship
Hematology & Medical Oncology, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
Board certification
Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
Areas of focus
Ovarian cancer
Breast cancer
Awards
Zubrod Outstanding Clinical Researcher of the Year Award, Sylvester Cancer Center
Miami Dolphins Everyday Hero Award
Chair‑Elect, ASCO TAPUR Steering Group
Memberships and affiliations
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Medical Co‑Director, Cancer Survivorship Program, Sylvester CCC
Steering‑Group Chair‑Elect, ASCO TAPUR Trial
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Selected publications
“Cerebrospinal Fluid Testing in Leptomeningeal Progression of Breast Cancer.”
“Survival Outcomes in a Randomized Phase‑Two Trial of Bria‑IMT Vaccine in Metastatic Breast Cancer.”
“Whole‑Cell Antigen‑Presenting Immune‑Stimulating Cells for Metastatic Breast Cancer.”
“Dual Cytokine Blockade in Acute GVHD: Implications for Breast‑Cancer Survivors on Allogeneic Trials.”
“Efficacy and Safety of Sunitinib in Patients With Breast Cancer Harboring FGFR Alterations.”
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